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Bike rack on the Delica tailgate


 
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David Seed



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 17:45    Post subject: Bike rack on the Delica tailgate Reply with quote

Hello;

Has anybody fitted bike rack / holder on the Delica tailgate? (Not on the towbar, but above, at the window height)

Could you please recomend some product?

I have seen something like this for example on VW transporter

I would like to keep tow bar for other use

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 18:01    Post subject: Reply with quote

don't know the make but remember seeing a post a while ago about this subject - Mystery Machine had to mod the tailgate on his L300 to get it to lift with a ladder, a bike rack + 2 bikes on it.

PM Mystery Machine he may be able to advise you.

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http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5116&highlight=struts+tailgate+bike

hth

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 19:41    Post subject: Reply with quote

Something like this? >> My bike rack

You'll need a tailgate ladder though.....
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 22:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was a rack like it made for the L300, a member here that lives in HongKong has posted a pic of his, however the chances of finding one here are slim, I ended up using the tow bar ones, my 4 bike one is incredibly sturdy. I expect a Fiamma from a VW or similar could be modded to fit, but they always go for more money than I fancy splashing out for an experiment. I know MM found one for a reasonable sum, but I seldom have that luck!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 23:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi David, you may like to consider one of these, it is a towbar mount but you can still use the ball to tow with at the same time, i'm fitting mine on Saturday.

http://www.camperlands.co.uk/store/pyramid-cycle-porter-75655-0.html


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Chris

PS it's relatvely cheap compared with some of the racks i saw
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:43    Post subject: Reply with quote

....also handy for carrying other stuff!


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got one a friend gave me which is much like this:



It can be adjusted so the 'legs' fit between the window and number plate.
It is then is held onto the boot with adjustable straps with hooks that hook around the edge, top and bottom of the tailgate.
The image only shows four straps - Mine has six. I've found that if the straps are crossed over (ie the bottom ones hooked on the side and the side hooked on the bottom) its much more secure. You may want to put a bit of insulation tape on the tailgate where the hooks go to protect the paint - the pinkpig's paint is beyond hope so it gets scratched a bit.
This carries 3 bikes okay and you can still open and lift the tailgate with a bit of a heave! You might get four bikes on with a jiggle. I find the kids bikes sit better upside down.
I then secure all the bikes with a ratchet strap.
You'll need a trailer plate as the lights and numberplate are obscured.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:59    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mystery Machine wrote:
....also handy for carrying other stuff!


If I was that little green mini I would be crapping myself at the sight of the MM Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 13:19    Post subject: Reply with quote

swizZer wrote:
If I was that little green mini I would be crapping myself at the sight of the MM Wink


The mini was probably white, prior to seeing MM blocking its rear view mirror!   Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 17:03    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one permanently fitted to my tailgate, instead of clipping the rubberised hook straps to the tailgate above and below. I have used self tapping screws to permanently fix the straps on the inside of the tailgate behind the large plastic upper/lower covers.

This stops the scrotes from robbing the rack while your on your ride. Idea

I will take a snap when I'm next near to the Deli.

PS. Its a standard 2 bike rack circa £65 from Halfords, covered in bungee straps and pipe insulation to protect my bike, its been on my van for 2-3 years now.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 19:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello and thanks to everyone who replied;

I have enough to contemplate about now (especially the Mystery Machine looks like stuff I was thinking about)...

Just have not so much time to play...

Cheers guys,

will keep you updated

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 18:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for the delay I am getting to grips with a new phone. Rolling Eyes

As you can see the rack keeps the bike nice and high, away from the plate and lights.

When there is no bike on the rack I can still open and close the tailgate because the two top straps are screwed into the inner tailgate skin.

Photo showing route for straps into tailgate and behing top panel.





Rack, pipe lagging and plenty of bungees.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 19:18    Post subject: Reply with quote

View from the side.




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PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:47    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi YOZA,

That looks good; I am going to check Halfords web site .)

Thanks

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 16:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably too late, but would recommend Maxx-raxx rack, fits tow bar bracket, but leaves tow ball free to use. Not cheap, but v good quality.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/maxx-raxx/premier-4-bike-tow-bar-rack-ec017527#BVRRWidgetID
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